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8 2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
bolt holes.
5. Install the bolts and tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
1. Bolt
2. Tailpipe
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arresterTightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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EBU29880Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by the brake
pedal and brake levers, should come on just be-
fore braking takes effect.
The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the other brake light
switches should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light come on
earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction (b).
1. Front axle boot (each side)
1. Rear axle boot (each side)
1
1
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2(b) (a)
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock)
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
5.0 A
EPS fuse:
40.0 A
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83. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU25481Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight
by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by
pulling it off.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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8 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb hold-
er by pushing it in. NOTICE: Do not touch
the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep
it free from oil, otherwise the transparency
of the glass, the luminosity of the bulb, and
the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
6. Install the bulb holder by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.7. Install the bulb holder cover and the cover at
the rear of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure
the headlight bulb holder cover is securely
fitted over the bulb holder and seated
properly.
[ECB00671]
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.EBU25551Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).
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EBU25622Replacing the tail/brake light bulb If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the tail/brake light assembly by re-
moving the nuts together with the washers.2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1. Tail/brake light assembly
2. Nut
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8 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.4. Insert a new bulb into the bulb holder, push it
in, and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
5. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb)
by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the tail/brake light assembly by install-
ing the washers and the nuts.
EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
1. Tail/brake light assembly
2. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
2. Tail/brake light bulb
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8 3. Lower the ATV to the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torques.
EBU25740Troubleshooting Although Yamaha ATVs receive a thorough in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in the fu-
el, compression, or ignition systems, for example,
can cause poor starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts represent
quick and easy procedures for checking these vital
systems yourself. However, should your ATV re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose
skilled technicians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the ATV properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Im-
itation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they
are often inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB02280Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
1. Tapered nutTightening torques:
Front wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
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